Tomlinson, Dave
Leeds United in the 21st Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398108400
- author:
- Tomlinson, Dave
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.24 kg
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Football, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The last twenty years have been marked by turmoil for Leeds United Football Club. In 2001, they reached the final four of the Champions League, but just six years later, they were relegated to the third tier of English football for the first time. A financial crisis led to a record £50 million loss in 2003, leaving the club on shaky ground. The club's ownership changed hands several times, with Ken Bates' consortium selling the Elland Road stadium and being rescued from financial collapse twice by his own hand. The summer of 2012 saw a new owner emerge, Massimo Cellino, who brought controversy and instability to the club. However, when Andrea Radrizzani took over in 2017, Leeds finally had stable leadership, and the recruitment of Marcelo Bielsa in 2018 marked a turning point for the team. Under Bielsa's guidance, Leeds experienced a resurgence, taking the Premier League by storm with their exciting brand of football. Despite missing out on promotion in 2019, they achieved it the following season, ending a long wait for the club's top-flight return. This book tells the story of Leeds United's journey through the challenges and triumphs of the 21st century.
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